Archives for Oct,2015

Just imagine a solution to depression so simple, that it can be implemented every day at no additional cost. Those struggling with depression can reap enormous benefits by focusing their attention on gratitude for the good things in life. As an intervention,...

A new training video is just out! Watch real life footage on a new initiative for advanced dementia called Java Memory Care. This research-based program offers effective tools and training for staff on increasing emotional engagement among those living...

All behaviors have meaning and ‘aggressive’ behaviors have been called responsive behaviors because they are not unpredictable or meaningless, but rather a response to an unmet need.1 Even though it may not be apparent to us, those in distress always...

Java Music Club at National Church Residences Designed with the intention to provide support for loneliness and depression across the long-term care spectrum, Java Music Club has been a continued success across National Church Residences’ facilities.“I’ve...

Loneliness is not necessarily about being alone—it is the perception of not belonging and feeling isolated that matters, despite being surrounded by others. In residential care—from care homes, to assisted living and retirement homes—this is particularly...

Dr. Michael Barber, Chief Medical Officer from National Church Residences and Kristine Theurer, MA (Gerontology), founder of the Java Music Club peer support program, are co-presenting evaluation results of the implementation of the Java Music Club at...

What our clients say

“The program….it has gone over very well with our clientele. The music is fantastic and a lot of discussion has been created. This is a great investment for our facility! ”
Amanda Allen, Recreation Therapist, Adult Day Centre, Covenant Health, Alberta

“We have trained facilitators (housekeepers, PSW’s, recreation team members) who are loving the interaction during their time at the Java Music Club. This program should be in every home committed to listening to the voices of our elders.”
Michelle Vermeeren, General Manager, Village of Glendale Crossing, London, Ontario

Michelle Vermeeren, General Manager, Village of Glendale Crossing, London, Ontario

“It’s like brothers and sisters that you don’t have.”
Group Participant, Java Music Club

Group Participant, Java Music Club

“The results were phenomenal. Both residents and staff witnessed immediate, positive behavioral changes and an increased sense of community among the participants.”
Dr. Michael Barber, Chief Medical Officer, National Church Residences, Ohio

“To join in this group is to forget my worries. It eases your problems. This is different, something special. It takes the loneliness away.”
Resident, Ontario

Resident, Ontario

“The residents have just benefited not only from the Java Music Club program, but it has had overflowed to other programs…really positive, really positive.”
Donna Levi, Director of Recreation, Harmony Court

Donna Levi, Director of Recreation, Harmony Court

I cannot even tell you how phenomenal the roll out of the Java Music Club has been!